First Day Of School - Back To School 12x12 Layout

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 I have had such a blast over at Everyday Cricut this week and want to thank both Joy and Melanie for inviting me to Guest Design! If you have not already had a chance, be sure to head over to Everyday Cricut and take time to become a follower so you don't miss out on any of their Awesome Scrappy Projects and Ideas!

This week has been a whirlwind of shopping and getting everything just perfect for the first day of school; Clothes, shoes, backpacks and supplies just to name a few. I must admit though, that I am ready for the kiddos to get back into the swing of things and have life settle back down back into a normal routine. I do dread waking them up early and being out of the house by 7am on Monday though in order to get everyone to school on time, (this will be my first year of 3 differnent schools! Abby is a Junior, Anika is in the 6th grade - middleschool and Abraham is in the 4th grade.) but the excitement of it all will make it all worth it!

One of the traditions I have carried on year after year is how I take my Back To School Photos. When taking them, I always take individual photos of them looking straight at me with their backpack on and one of them from the side looking at me still with their backpack on. That way, I get the full effect of them in all of their back to school glory! Of course my children gripe and grumble about having their pictures taken but I think that sectetly they really like it. That is the primary reason all of my back to school layouts have two photo mats on them. If you don't do this, it might be a great new tradition for you to create for your family too! It is amazing how much you can see the children grow year after year. I do take a group photo also but that is for an entirely different Scrapbook page all together. :-)

To create this project you will need a Cricut Expression, Design Studio, Locker Talk, Cuttin' Up and the Plantin Schoolbook Cricut Cartridges, You will also need various amounts of Cardstock. I used American Craft cardstock and of course Tombow Mono Aqua Liquid Adhesive Glue (Blue Bottle Top)

First Day Of School 12x12 Layout By Kendra Wiggins.cut

First Day Of School 12x12 Layout By Kendra Wiggins.pdf

Have a wonderful day and be sure to check back often for more adorable Projects for you to make for the loved ones in your life!

Happy Scrappin'

Car Rider Hanger for Back To School!

So today is my 3rd day designing for Everyday Cricut and I am having a blast!  If you have not been over to check them out be sure to head there now!

Every year my children are car riders and every year without fail the school makes us have some sort of a sign for our car in order to be able to pick our children up. This past year it was a piece of yellow paper that you hung from the rear view mirror so they could just read your childs name instead of having to ask you every day over and over again. This year, I decided to take things into my own hands....I created an adorable Car Rider Hanger to hang from my rear view instead of the standard piece of paper. I made on for my neighbor and one for my car. I think I will keep the Lime Green one. :-)

I used the Cricut Expression, Cricut Design Studio, Straight From The Nest and Cricut Keystone Cricut Cartridges as well as various cardstocks by American Craft and of course, Tombow Mono Aqua Liquid Adhesive Glue.  I did use ribbon on the top and that is not included in the directions.  Also, you will need to hide the contour for the inside of the hanger before you cut this out.!!!

CarRiderHanger.gypsy

CarRiderHangerforBackToSchoolByKendraWiggins.cut

CarRiderHanger-BackToSchoolProjectByKendraWiggins2010.pdf

Have a wonderful day and be sure to check back Everyday this week for more adorable Back To School Projects for you to make for the kiddos in your life!

Happy Scrappin'!